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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/08/2009 PORT ANGELES FORWARD COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington Meeting Minutes for January 8, 200�9 ""2 A-K—. Mission Statement: To create a strong economically and culturally vibrant community that will enhance the lives of our citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cherie Kidd opened the meeting at 7:30 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Chair Cherie Kidd, Don Perry, Terry Roth, Ted Simpson for Terry Smithton, Linda Rotmark, Willie Nelson, David Miller, Mike Edwards, Mike Chapman, George Schoenfeldt,Terry Weed. Stq� .1'Present: Nathan West, Scott Johns, Daniel Bialzik, Teresa Pierce. Public Present: Tim Boyle, City Planning Commission; Barbara Frederick, Port Angeles Downtown Association; Bob Lawrence, Peninsula College; Russ Veenerna, Chamber of Commerce. Approval of Minutes T. Roth moved to accept the December 11, 2008 minutes as presented. L. Rotmark seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. AIA Grant U L)date—Nathan West N. West gave a brief background on the grant process to date. The grant will have a multiple focus pertaining to maximizing the efficient use of the Front and First Street corridors. The team will make a preliminary visit to Port Angeles on January 12 and 13, 2009 to meet with various groups in the Community and complete a preliminary tour of the area. The strategies provided by their report can be incorporated into the City's Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). R. Veenema reported that the group will be making a presentation at the March 16, 2009 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. N. West introduced Daniel Bialzik, the City's new Assistant Planner and acknowledged Bialzik's valuable contribution in the successful preparation of the grant application. Later in the meeting discussion returned to the AIA Grant issue. Chair Kidd asked when we could expect to receive the final report from the AIA Team. D. Bializk reported that the Team's visit next week is a preliminary preparation and that the Team will be returning in March to do the full assessment. It is estimated that the final report would be available approximately two months later and will list in detail the area's weaknesses, strengths, and offer recommendations. T. Roth suggested that the issue be included on the February agenda to discuss and review how the initial evaluation went. N. West suggested that the subcommittee could provide a recommendation to PA Forward who could then forward a committee recommendation to City Council. C. Kidd noted that this is a tremendous opportunity for community outreach to City Council. Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes January 8,2009 M. Edwards asked what the process would be for funding any of the recommendations. N. West responded that the report could include other available funding opportunities or resources. N. West reminded the committee that although the original understanding by the City was that the $5000 match would be through staff services - the AIA is requesting that the match be in direct funding. The City will be able to fund a portion of the $5000 from their 2008 budget, but it is possible, and hoped, that other groups within PA Forward could donate towards that $5000 match. N. West will be able to provide assistance to any groups interested in contributing. T. Roth asked about the status on funding for the Promenade project from Senator Patty Murray. Chair Kidd will check with Councilmember Rogers on the status of that appropriation. Economic Development—Business Resources Semfiaur/ Nathan West N. West reported that the Business Resources Seminar will be this evening in City Council Chambers. The purpose of the seminar is to highlight business resources already available in our community. The subcommittee is comprised of the PADA with Barbara Frederick, EDC with Linda Rotmark, Chamber of Commerce with Willie Nelson, PABA with Terry Smithton, Bob Lawrence of Peninsula College, and the City Community & Economic Development Department with Nathan West. T. Smithton had been designated as the Chair, but due to an accident she was not able to continue so Ted Simpson is participating in her place for the event. C. Kidd requested for the February agenda to include a review of the event. D. Perry commended the work of the subcommittee in organizing and making this event happen. N. West and L. Rotmark promoted the event yesterday on the Todd Ortloff Show on Newsradio 1450 KONP. "Pick Up PA" Chair Kidd reported that she received a call from an individual that needed to perform some community service so she set him to work on picking up trash in the downtown area. She encouraged the use of community service workers as a way to clean up the downtown. R. Veenema reported that Helen Freilich, Recycling Specialist for the City, will be making a presentation at a Chamber luncheon regarding how recycling benefits the bottom line. C. Kidd suggested coordinating a pick up of trash with Earth Day and then another time after the tourist season is over. N. West suggested that Freilich make a presentation to PA Forward regarding recycling. T. Pierce will make those arrangements. Alterinde Route C. Kidd, per City Council request, asked to re-visit the Alternate Route issue. N. West reviewed PA Forward's discussions on the issue in 2007 and how the Committee's recommendation was forwarded to City Council with Council approving the addition of the item on the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). N. West further explained that although the project is oil the CFP it has not yet prioritized as a funding need. Regular street maintenance and repairs are listed as a priority at this time. N. West further explained that the Alternate Route is also included in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) as being eligible for funding. M. Chapman stressed that the project is only "eligible"—that does not mean that there is funding currently available. Page 2 of 4 Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes January 8,288y 2009 Direction lbr PA Forlvar(l Chair Kidd proposed that the results of the/\b\ Report would serve as o way to consolidate ideas for"Pick []p PA" and consideration whether 1n continue the business forums. I. Roth said that recently hm had been up in the Suunum and the town was all example of what can happen when nothing happens. There were numerous closed stores and boarded up buildings. Choir Kidd suggested using i(enoo from the Historical Society as window displays in empty buildings. T. Roth suggested historical photos and K. Vccnennx aog&cmiod listing upcoming events on the windows. B. Fredericks responded vacant building owners were aunnednncaubi\o:mio<antk/theidcu. R. Veenema suggested that members share the goals and objectives of their own organizations as a way for PA Forward to formulate their own. L Qobnarkrepoded that with the pending Hood Cuuu| Bridge closure that it would be important to put out u positive message about our airport and Kconooro Air. The ^'Tv/i|igbt" movie interest was also u d,uv/ 10 the area. She reported that |{onmnon: is working oil on interline agreement with Alaska Air so passengers can book flights all tile way through to Port Angeles and not aepnuAc|y. G. 8ohoeufe|dt stated that tile trees at Lincoln Park are u\U| an issue in accessing 1350 feet of runway. The Pod currently receives $1.5 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (P/\/\) because of Kenmore's presence. N. VVed stated that the ^iuteouu1ioon| uirpud" e\u1um is odtioo\ in keeping Kenmore. M. Edwards asked p/hu1 opportunities were available 10 promote Kcnrno/o and tbe Airport especially during thc Hood Canal Bridge Closure. M. Chapman stated that there was u request of $30,000 for marketing and that tile County had pledged $15,000 from their Lodging Tax Fund. }le recommended that Kenmore dovo|opamnurketin&p plan with Q.\/eenomnuo1 the Charnbmr. l�. YVewi stated that ibcCity has omot ) with the Port oil the issue is committed to the process b/ continuation promotions of tile airport. T Roth suggested that City Lodging Tax Funds may he available for marketing. N. West will follow through on that possibility. Atliournment Meeting adjourned o1 8:32 um. Next Meed"k Date: February 12" 2009 - 7:30 a.m. in the Jack PiUia Conference Room, City Hall. Teresa Pierce Cherie Kidd, Chair --_ - Executive Communications Coordinator Page 3 of 4 / - Port Angeles Forward Meeting Minutes January 8,2009 NEW AND ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 1-12-06 Bring Council's project Chair Williams On-Going priority list to meeting 2-9-06 Continue Discussions on Group On-Going Housing/Jobs 3-13-2008 "2010"Theme Adopted Group On-Going Grant awarded to City. 6-12-2008 AIA Grant Nathan West Arrangements pending 12-11-08 PA Forward to Host Business Subcommittee January 8,2009 Resource Event COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS DATE DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TARGET DEADLINE 3-9-06 Letter to City Council, Mark Madsen Completed Planning Commission and County regarding Southern Cross-Route April-May Strategic Planning Meetings Group Completed 5-11-06 2006 with Jim Haguewood February Make recommendation to 2007 City Council regarding Group Completed 2-8-07 Harbor Plan May 10, Determine PA Forward 2007 representative to Lodging Group Completed 5-10-2007 Tax Committee October 11, Determination of PUD Group Completed 10-11-07 2007 Representative October Gather input regarding Cross- Group Completed 10-11-07 2007 Route issue December Give Recommendation to 2007 City Council Regarding Group Completed Cross-Town Route Page 4 of 4